Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K

Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT

Location: Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 410 Deacon Blvd, 27105
Type: RUN

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Distances & registration

3 options

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0.85 Miles
Sat, Jul 18, 6:00 PM EDT · From $11.60
Opens Apr 1, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 18, 6:30 PM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Apr 1, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Jul 18, 7:30 PM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Apr 1, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT · Closes Apr 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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The course

From the organizer

The Cook Medical Beat the Heat 5K has been one of the most popular races in North Carolina for more than 30 years!. It has been selected multiple times by Endurance Magazine as the best 5K in Triad NC and was featured in Running Journal magazine as the #1 “Under the Radar” race in the South. Beat the Heat is a charity event with proceeds going to local non-profits that support health and fitness in the community.

Key features include:

Evening Race with Festive, Supportive Atmosphere

National Championship 5K Race for Road Runners Club of America

Fundraising Event for Local Charities

Inclusive Events for All Runner Types and Levels

A Popular Race for First Time 5K Runners

Spectator Friendly Open Elite 5K Race

Post Race Food & Beverage in a Social Setting

A Sustainable Event

Part of The We Run Winston Race Series by Fleet Feet Winston-Salem/Clemmons

Part of The Race Series powered by Junction 311

HEATHY FUN FOR EVERYONE!

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